Acidity - Things That Can Cause It!

While acid reflux and other problems related to acidity may be caused due to higher level of acid in your stomach, low level of it can also cause the same problem. When your stomach has very little acid, the LES or the Lower Esophageal Sphincter doesn't close properly as it anticipates more food to come down. However, due to the Esophageal Sphincter being open, the acid may thus make its way up to the esophagus, causing heartburn or acidity. Phosphorus is a great homeopathic remedy in such cases.

Wearing tight clothes such as tight fitting jeans or corsets may constrict your stomach in a way where the waist is too constricted and thus your stomach comes under pressure. This may force the Lower Esophageal Sphincter to remain partially open and let acid get up into the esophagus, causing problems. If the problem persists, Arsenicum Album is a great remedy to counter.

Although milk can be an effective cure for acid reflux, not all dairy products have the same effect. Cheese, especially, can be a trigger as it contains fat. Fats tend to cause a slowdown in the gastric emptying time within the stomach, which may result in bloating. Bloating may actually force the LES or the Lower Esophageal Sphincter to be forced open, resulting in acid reflux. Pulsatilla is a great homeopathic remedy in such cases and can help relieve bloating as well.

While the correlation between acid reflux and cancer is still under research, certain studies have found that people who developed esophageal cancer had been suffering from acid reflux for a prolonged period. The study suggested that the more you have acid reflux problems, more the number of times will the esophagus be corroded with acid, which over the time may lead to the development of cancer. Nux vomica is usually a great medication to control repeated acid reflux. However, it is best to consult with a homeopathic practitioner so they can prescribe the best medicines for your specific problems.